High Surf Advisory issued January 23 at 5:45PM ChST until January 26 at 6:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to
12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas.
* WHEN...6 PM Saturday to 6 PM ChST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A significant pulse of northwest to north
swell will move into the Marianas beginning Saturday evening,
increasing surf to hazardous levels exceeding 9 feet and bringing a
high risk of rip currents along west and north facing reefs,
subsiding early next week as the background trade swell becomes
dominant once more. Surf will likely subside below hazardous levels
along west facing reefs first, as the primary swell energy shifts
more directly from the north..
Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers
should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip
current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If
able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Varoitus voimassa la klo 10:00 - ma klo 10:00
